Cleaning antique brass light fixture

Hi, I have a brass chandelier from my grandmother that is really beautiful but very dirty. What can I clean it with and still keep the antique look to it?

Frady Gold
consumer - Lakewood, NJ
November 9, 2009

Hi, Frady. If this is so treasured that damage is unthinkable, you would need to go to a metal conservator. But I think you will find that you can use dishwashing detergents and clean it fine without any effect on the patina; I'd probably avoid lemon or citrus types.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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November 10, 2009

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